“Nobody really knows what the causes of
birthmarks are. Experts say that vascular birthmarks are not hereditary,” the report says. “Birthmarks are less common in Asian
people, compared to individuals from other parts of the world.”

There are some folklore from Spain, Italy, and Arabic countries that say
birthmarks are caused by the mother’s unsatisfied wishes or cravings during her
pregnancy.

“For example, if a craving for strawberries was not satisfied, her child
would be born with a strawberry mark on his/her skin,” the site says.

While the folklore may sound creative, it is not scientific. However,
even from a medical perspective, experts still don’t fully understand what
causes birthmarks.

“An over-accumulation of cells that make up the lining of the baby’s
blood vessels are believed to cause the development of strawberry marks,” the
site says. It also says that most birthmarks won’t have any long-term effects.

Do you have any unusual birthmarks? What do you think of Cinar’s
heart-shaped mark?